Thousands of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries in Sangareddy lost their electricity subsidy during April and May after power consumption crossed the 200-unit limit amid intense summer heat. Beneficiaries have urged the government to provide concessions for the first 200 units consumed.
KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to waive electricity arrears for Sircilla powerloom units, warning of deepening crisis. He sought subsidies and financial aid to protect weavers’ livelihoods amid mounting dues and industry distress
With recent restrictions on power supply to powerloom units, weavers are not able to accept all the orders coming their way, with most of them accepting only about 10 to 15 percent orders.